September heralds a most nostalgic time of year. School bells are ringing again. Abruptly, it seems, the days are shorter. The longer, cool nights give way to crisp and dewy mornings. Fall flowers transform gardens into carpets of bronze and gold, beckoning the trees to follow.

Thus, it's a season that beckons us to make changes as well. We can't wait to put on warm, cozy sweaters again and to redecorate our homes with the beautiful colors of autumn.

Take a leisurely drive through autumn byways this week and harvest the new designs. Visit the countryside to create olde-time ad signs of days gone by -- remember Root Beer and Maple Syrup at the village diner? Corn, Pumpkins, Apples, and Eggs for sale?

Autumn leaf patterns create family treasures in vintage redwork that's perfect for quilts and bed linens, kitchen towels, and table linens. The low stitch counts are just right for busy autumn sewing days.